VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts
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The incidence of pneumonia in post-operative IVDD dogs | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts
May 01, 2017 06:00 - 7 minutes - 9.54 MBHave you treated cases of postoperative pneumonia or aspiration pneumonia in your practice? Have you wondered what factors might predispose your canine patients to developing postoperative respiratory complications? In people, there are a number of risk factors for aspiration pneumonia in the peri- and postoperative period that include: increased age, co-morbidities, preexisting pulmonary disease, immobility, decreased consciousness, analgesia and gastrointestinal problems like motility disor...
Do's and Dont's of Dextrose Administration | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcast
April 24, 2017 06:00 - 7 minutes - 9.54 MBIn this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, Dr. Garret Pachtinger, DACVECC review's the DO's and DONT's of dextrose.
Top 4 Things to Consider Before Taking the Plunge into Practice Ownership | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts
April 17, 2017 06:00 - 23 minutes - 9.54 MBIn today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Jessica Trichel about the top 4 things to consider before taking the plunge into practice ownership. While this is a huge step, this is a great way of being able to help pay off your veterinary school debt by being a veterinary practice owner! Are you passionate? Do you want to be a leader in your practice? Do you like mentoring and training people? If so, it may be time to consider before buying a veterinary ...
The use of arterial catheters in veterinary medicine with Dr. Jane Quandt | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts
April 10, 2017 06:00 - 13 minutes - 9.54 MBIn today's VETgirl veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Jane Quandt, DACVAA, MS, DACVECC, Professor at University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine on the use of arterial catheters (commonly called "A-lines") in veterinary medicine. While arterial catheters are typically only used in academia or veterinary specialty clinics, it's still important to know the pros and cons of using them. These are considered the gold standard for measuring blood pressure, as they ar...
Top 5 pet peeves in the veterinary emergency room | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts
April 03, 2017 06:00 - 27 minutes - 9.54 MBIn this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT and Dr. Garret Pachtinger, DACVECC review their top 5 pet peeves to avoid in the veterinary emergency room. Whether or not you're a rookie or experienced emergency veterinarian, or about to switch from general practice to emergency medicine, these are mistakes you want to avoid!
What you need to know about food allergies and food trials | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts
March 27, 2017 06:00 - 20 minutes - 9.54 MBIn today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Kacie Blessing, DACVD, of the Animal Dermatology Clinics on food allergies in veterinary medicine. What type of diet should we use, and for how long? When's the best season or timing to test a dog? How do we differentiate atopy from food allergies? Get your dermatology on with this VETgirl podcast!
Lyme nephritis: State of the Art Review | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts
March 20, 2017 06:00 - 13 minutes - 9.54 MBIf you've practiced where VETgirl has, you'd hate Lyme disease as much as we do. Having practiced in all the tick-infested states (e.g., NJ, NY, MA, MN, PA, etc.), I've seen a lot of Lyme disease. That said, only a small subset of Lyme positive dogs (1-2%) go onto develop severe, life-threatening complications from Lyme disease - the dreaded Lyme nephritis. So, in today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we'll discuss this rare complication: Lyme nephritis.
Speed rounds on everything veterinary neurology! | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts
March 13, 2017 06:00 - 25 minutes - 9.54 MBIn today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Missy Carpentier-Anderson, DACVIM (Neurology) from Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota. In this veterinary podcast, she reviews everything you need to know about veterinary neurology including localization of disease, intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) in dogs, and the use of anticonvulsants in dogs with epilepsy. Learn more in this VETgirl online CE podcast!
What you need to know about veterinary radiation therapy | VETgirl Veterinary CE Podcasts
March 06, 2017 06:00 - 21 minutes - 9.54 MBIn today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Siobhan Haney, VMD, MS, DACVR (RO), a radiation oncologist from Hope Veterinary Specialists on radiation therapy. What types of neoplasia respond the best to radiation therapy (RT). Should we use traditional RT or consider Cyberknife or stereotactic radiation therapy (SRT) in veterinary medicine? This may be a new option for osteosarcoma, brain tumors, etc. Learn more in this VETgirl online CE podcast!
So...you are transitioning to EMERGENCY MEDICINE? | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcast
February 27, 2017 06:00 - 28 minutes - 9.54 MBI was recently asked to assist a veterinarian transition from general practice to emergency medicine. Now, if you've never been exposed to the emergency medicine side of veterinary medicine, it's a whole different world. That said, it's a great opportunity to practice in an exciting way! So, here, some helpful hints to reduce your anxiety of transitioning to emergency medicine. These are tips from the emergency trenches!
Is Feline Herpes the gift that keeps on giving? | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts
February 20, 2017 06:00 - 15 minutes - 9.54 MBIn this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast sponsored by Aventix, Dr. Shelby Reinstein discusses Feline Herpes Virus (FHV). FHV is a very common cause of upper respiratory tract disease in cats, and is THE MOST common cause of surface ocular disease. Kittens which suffer from the initial viral exposure are often quite sick with both upper respiratory infections (URI) and ocular signs. These kittens can have significant fever, decreased appetites, and secondary bacterial in...
Paradoxical breathing and pleural space disease in dogs andamp; cats | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts
February 13, 2017 06:00 - 5 minutes - 9.54 MBIn today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we discuss paradoxical breathing in our canine and feline patients. As we all know, pleural space diseases like pleural effusion, pneumothorax and diaphragmatic hernias can sometimes be difficult to diagnose. You might not always hear obvious muffled heart or breath sounds, and often our veterinary patients aren't stable enough for radiographs right away. In one study of dogs with pleural effusion, almost 1/3 died during initi...
The use of maropitant in veterinary medicine: Literature review | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts
February 06, 2017 06:00 - 33 minutes - 9.54 MBIn today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we review the use of maropitant in veterinary medicine based on the most recent, cutting edge veterinary studies that have been done. In this podcast, we interview Dr. Bonnie Hay Kraus, DVM, DACVS, DACVAA on her recent studies evaluating dosing, route of administration and use in veterinary patients. How does this apply to you? Should you use it routinely pre-operatively? Will it prevent aspiration pneumonia or nausea? Tune in...
Top mistakes that veterinarians make with veterinary behavioral disorders | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts
January 30, 2017 06:00 - 21 minutes - 9.54 MBIn today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Lisa Radosta, DACVB, who is a board-certified veterinary behaviorist at Florida Veterinary Behavior Services on the top mistakes that veterinarians make with veterinary behavioral disorders. Find out what mistakes you need to avoid, what medications you should be reaching for more, and how to appropriate communicate to your pet owners about behavioral problems!
Should you use FFP in your critically ill veterinary patients? | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts
January 23, 2017 06:00 - 7 minutes - 9.54 MBIn today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we review whether or not you should use fresh frozen plasma (FFP) in your critically ill veterinary patients. Do you use FFP in your practice? What clinical situations prompt you to consider its use? Bleeding patients? Patients with prolonged clotting times? Patients with hypoalbuminemia or pancreatitis? Before we discuss our use of FFP and the evidence (or lack thereof!) behind it, let's make sure we're all on the same page ...
The role of a criticalist in your veterinary hospital | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts
January 16, 2017 06:00 - 21 minutes - 9.54 MBIn this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT and Dr. Garret Pachtinger, DACVECC review the role of a veterinary criticalist in your veterinary hospital. Whether you're an emergency critical care resident about to apply for jobs for the first time, or you're a veteran board-certified veterinary criticalist, find out what roles we have in the veterinary community.
Tracheal stenting in dogs with end-stage trachea collapse | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts
January 09, 2017 06:00 - 7 minutes - 9.54 MBIn today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we review tracheal collapse. Tracheal collapse is found in smaller breed dogs, especially Yorkshire terriers, miniature poodles and Pugs and presents as airway obstruction with the classic “goose honking” cough. Possible contributing factors include:
Are Bulldog ocular problems different than other dogs? Or is that just a bunch of bull? | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts
January 02, 2017 06:00 - 13 minutes - 9.54 MBIn this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast sponsored by Aventix, Dr. Shelby Reinstein discusses why it is not just "bull" that brachycephalic dogs have more challenging eye conditions!
Enoxaparin in dogs with primary IMHA | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts
December 26, 2016 06:00 - 6 minutes - 9.54 MBIn today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we review the use of enoxaparin, a low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) in dogs with primary immune-mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA). Do you see a lot of dogs with primary IMHA in your practice? Do you have an anticoagulation protocol that you like to use in treating them? Does it involve aspirin? Clopidogrel? Unfractionated heparin? What about LMWH?
The role of women in veterinary leadership | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts
December 19, 2016 06:00 - 12 minutes - 9.54 MBIn today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Karen Bradley, who is one of the founders and former President of the Women's Veterinary Leadership Development Initiative (WVLDI). Their goal? To support women in seeking and achieving leadership, policy, and decision-making positions within all areas of professional veterinary activity. Check out some of their great resources here. For more information, check out their website here and their Facebook group h...
Treating the ITP patient with vincristine versus human IVIG | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts
December 12, 2016 06:00 - 6 minutes - 9.54 MBIn today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we discuss treatment for immune-mediated thrombocytopenia (ITP) in dogs. Have you treated a patient with primary ITP? Did you use steroids alone, or did you try combination therapy with vincristine or human intravenous immunoglobulin (hIVIG)? Well, while treatment with immunosuppressive doses of glucocorticoids is the initial treatment of choice, and most patients will have platelet recovery within 1-15 days of starting treatm...
Using the appropriate antibiotics for septic peritonitis in dogs | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts
December 05, 2016 06:00 - 9 minutes - 9.54 MBIn today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we discuss the appropriate use of antibiotics for dogs with septic peritonitis. In patients with sepsis, early antimicrobial therapy is one of the cornerstones of treatment, along with resuscitation and source control. In human medicine, a landmark study of patients with septic shock revealed that for every one hour delay in antibiotic administration for the first six hours after presentation, mortality increased by 7.6%!(1) I...
Risk factors and outcome predictors in cats with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts
November 28, 2016 06:00 - 10 minutes - 9.54 MBIn today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we discuss diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Do you see cats with DKA in your practice? Does DKA really stand for "Diabetes Kills Animals?" (No.) What do you usually tell owners about their prognosis and what do you base that information on? While we know that DKA is a complicated form of diabetes mellitus (DM) and we often tell owners that it usually happens due to some other complicating concurrent disease or condition, we don't ...
Types of insulin commonly used in veterinary medicine | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts
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Diagnostic accuracy of canine pancreatitis tests | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts
November 14, 2016 06:00 - 8 minutes - 9.54 MBHave a dog presenting to you with abdominal pain and vomiting? In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we discuss the diagnostic accuracy of canine pancreatitis tests. Specific tests that are often used to test for canine pancreatitis are the Spec cPL and the SNAP cPL test; however, these tests must be interpreted carefully.
Common mistakes to avoid in management of diabetes mellitus | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts
November 07, 2016 06:00 - 26 minutes - 9.54 MBIn today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Nyssa Reine-Salz, DACVIM, a board-certified veterinary specialist in internal medicine. She is an internal medicine consultant for Merck Animal Health, and an endocrinologist who consults on complicated diabetes mellitus cases. In this podcast, we review the common mistakes to avoid in management of diabetes mellitus in your canine and feline patients.
Vitamin D levels in Dogs with Chronic Valvular Heart Disease | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts
October 31, 2016 06:00 - 6 minutes - 9.54 MBIn today's VETgirl veterinary continuing education podcast, we review whether Vitamin D plays a role in heart disease in dogs. Vitamin D deficiency, as determined via serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] concentrations, is associated with worsened cardiac function, heart failure symptoms, and prognosis in human heart failure patients. Supplementation of vitamin D in such patients improves cardiac function and improves prognosis. A 2014 study in dogs demonstrated that serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D ...
Clinical findings and survival in cats with FIV | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts
October 24, 2016 06:00 - 6 minutes - 9.54 MBIn today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we discuss clinical findings and survival in cats with feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV). Is it a death sentence?
Veterinary technician or veterinary nurse? | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts
October 17, 2016 06:00 - 19 minutes - 9.54 MBIn today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Heather Prendergast and Ken Yagi, both veterinary technician extraordinaires, on the terminology of "veterinary technician" versus "veterinary nurse." First, what's the difference, and why is there so much push back from the human nursing community on this? Learn all about the current credentialing and standardization (which varies state by state) that is currently being reviewed. NAVTA is currently working with s...
Does dexmedetomidine affect cardiac function based on echocardiography in dogs? | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts
October 10, 2016 06:00 - 8 minutes - 9.54 MBIn today's VETgirl veterinary continuing education podcast, we review the use of certain sedatives such as dexmedetomidine on cardiac function (based on echocardiography) in dogs. We know that alpha-2 agonist sedatives provide dose-dependent sedation by reducing the central nervous system's sympathetic outflow. The alpha agonist properties of these drugs also have significant cardiovascular effects - specifically vasoconstriction - which results in an increase in vascular resistance and poten...
The prevalence of immune-complex glomerulonephritides in dogs | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts
October 03, 2016 06:00 - 7 minutes - 9.54 MBIn this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we discuss the prevalence of immune-complex glomerulonephritis (ICGN) in dogs. Is it always due to glomerulonephritis? Or is it due to amyloidosis? Why should we care? First, we should care as glomerular injury is common to many renal diseases. Both primary and secondary glomerular disease is commonly seen in dogs. Primary glomerular disease refers to diseases where the glomerulus suffers the initial injury, while secondary glome...
Does the urine dipstick paddle work to identify urinary tract infections in dogs and cats? | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts
September 26, 2016 06:00 - 10 minutes - 9.54 MBIn today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we review whether or not the urine dipstick paddle works to help identify urinary tract infections (UTIs) in dogs and cats. Being that 14% of dogs will develop a UTI at some point in their life, and that UTIs are more prevalent in older (versus younger cats), veterinarians should be well aware of how to treat UTIs. Keep in mind that most UTIs in dogs and cats involve a single bacterial species, with E.coli being the #1 isolate...
Left ventricular abnormalities in dogs with hyperadrenocorticism | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts
September 19, 2016 06:00 - 7 minutes - 9.54 MBIn today's VETgirl veterinary continuing education podcast, we review echocardiographic findings in dogs with hyperadrenocorticism. Hyperadrenocorticism (e.g., "Cushing's disease") is common in middle to older aged dogs and results in a state of chronic hypercortisolemia. Resultant systemic sequelae of this disease state include renal/urinary disease, diabetes mellitus, pulmonary thrombembolism (due to hypercoagulability), and systemic hypertension, among others. (Hence, one of the reasons wh...
Placing nasojejunal feeding tubes in dogs by fluoroscopic technique | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts
September 12, 2016 06:00 - 6 minutes - 9.54 MBIn this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we review a new technique of placing nasojejunal feeding tubes in dogs. In critical care, the pendulum has swung to the side of enteral feeding over parenteral nutrition in both human and veterinary patients. However, when so many of our critical patients are vomiting or regurgitating, and the risks associated with surgical jejunal feeding tube placement may not outweigh the benefits, do any non-invasive options for enteral feedi...
Organ dysfunction and mortality risk factors in severe canine bite wound trauma | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts
September 05, 2016 06:00 - 16 minutes - 9.54 MBIn today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we review organ dysfunction and mortality risk factors in dogs with severe bite wounds. How frequently do you see dogs with severe bite wounds requiring intensive care in your practice? While many of us see “routine” bite wounds that can be managed with wound care on an out-patient basis pretty frequently, there is another population of canine patients with bite wounds that are much more severely affected. These patients may h...
Immunochromatographic testing for feline AB blood type | VETgirl Veterinary CE Podcasts
August 29, 2016 06:00 - 8 minutes - 9.54 MBIn today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we review the accuracy of a newer test (using immunochromatography) for detecting feline blood types (AB) in a study titled “Evaluation of an immunochromatographic test for feline AB system blood typing.” AB blood typing is commonly performed in hospitalized cats to ensure blood compatibility and to prevent hemolytic transfusion reactions or potentially life-threatening reactions (e.g., B cats receiving A blood). Blood typing ...
What does a shortened PT/PTT mean in dogs? Hypercoagulability in dogs with Dr. Jennifer Song | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts
August 22, 2016 06:00 - 11 minutes - 9.54 MBIn today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Jennifer Song, who recently finished her surgical residency at the Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center. Dr. Song, a board-eligible veterinary surgeon, discusses a retrospective study that she performed while at PennVet entitled "Retrospective evaluation of shortened prothrombin time or activated partial thromboplastin time for the diagnosis of hypercoagulability in dogs: 25 cases (2006-2011)" in th...
Diabetes mellitus monitoring in your veterinary patients | Dr. Stijn Niessen | VETgirl Veterinary CE Podcasts
August 15, 2016 06:00 - 38 minutes - 9.54 MBIn today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Stijn Niessen, DVM, PhD, DECVIM, PGCVetEd, FHEA, MRCVS. Dr. Niessen is a Senior Lecturer at the Royal Veterinary College University of London, President of the European Society of Veterinary Endocrinology and the Head of Internal Medicine. He is also the Director of the Diabetic Remission Clinic.
Wellness for veterinarians | VETgirl Veterinary CE Podcasts
August 08, 2016 06:00 - 10 minutes - 9.54 MBIn today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we discuss the importance of wellness for veterinary professionals. Why is it that we care for our veterinary patients so well and constantly advocate for their quality of life, but have poor self care? Due to the growing prevalence of suicide in veterinary medicine, we wanted to review a recent study that was published in JAVMA in October 2015 on the importance of wellness for veterinarians. Make sure you've also checked out ...
Boxing down cats in veterinary medicine Dr. Jane Quandt | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcast
August 01, 2016 06:00 - 6 minutes - 9.54 MBIn today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Jane Quandt, DACVAA, DACVECC, on whether it's appropriate to "box" down cats with inhalant therapy alone. This is no longer considered standard of care and not recommended by anesthesiologists, with the exception of the rare exotic animal that cannot be easily intubated (e.g., gerbil, pocket pets, etc.). So, if you have a fractious cat, check out this veterinary podcast for some better, safer tips from Dr. "Q!"
How to treat pyothorax in dogs and cats | VETgirl Veterinary CE Podcasts
July 25, 2016 06:00 - 10 minutes - 9.54 MBHow do you treat patients with pyothorax in your practice? Do you have a different protocol for dogs versus cats? Do you know they are likely to have different causes of pyothorax?
Behavior Supplements: Zylkene andamp; Anxitane | Dr. Lisa Radosta| VETgirl Veterinary CE Podcasts
July 20, 2016 15:41 - 8 minutes - 9.54 MBIn today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, Dr. Lisa Radosta, DACVB of Florida Veterinary Behavior Service discusses the role that supplements like Zylkene and Anxitane have in veterinary behavior. Do they work? Since supplements aren't regulated by the FDA, are they safe? Should you be recommending them? Tune into this podcast to find out more!
Common injuries of working dogs | VETgirl Veterinary CE Podcasts
July 18, 2016 06:00 - 6 minutes - 9.54 MBTreat a lot of working dogs? Well, this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast is for you. Parr and Otto out of University of Pennsylvania wanted to evaluate the primary presenting problem of working German Shepherd dogs (GSD) presenting to the ER. What was the underlying etiology of illness? In a study called "Emergency visits and occupational hazards in German Shepherd police dogs (2008-;2010)," they retrospectively reviewed GSD presenting to the Penn emergency services from...
Should I buy a veterinary clinic? Small Business Ownership with Dr. Michael Tokiwa| VETgirl Veterinary CE Podcast
July 11, 2016 06:00 - 34 minutes - 9.54 MBIn today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Michael Tokiwa, owner of Progressive Veterinary Care, a family of veterinary hospitals located in the Princeton, NJ area. Dr Tokiwa is also the host and medical consultant for the popular pet radio show, Your Pet Matters on 107.7 The Bronc. Here, Dr. Tokiwa discusses the pros and cons of small business ownership and what tips you should consider when considering purchasing that small animal clinic.
How long can you keep your pRBC transfusions around? | VETgirl Veterinary CE Podcasts
July 04, 2016 06:00 - 11 minutes - 9.54 MBIn today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we review how long you can keep your packed red blood (pRBC) cell transfusions around. 2-3 weeks? 4-6 weeks? What's the right answer? Does it depend on the patient, their disease, or the hospital's protocol?
Prognostic factors in dogs with head trauma | VETgirl Veterinary CE Podcasts
June 27, 2016 06:00 - 12 minutes - 9.54 MBIn today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we review prognostic factors in dogs with head trauma based off a recent study by Sharma et al entitled “Retrospective evaluation of prognostic indicators in dogs with head trauma.” Many of us in emergency practice see head trauma patients and would agree that the prognosis for these patients can be difficult to predict. Some dogs or cats admitted with signs of traumatic brain injury make astounding turnarounds, whereas othe...
Real-Life-Rounds Podcast: How to perform a splenectomy | VETgirl Veterinary CE Podcasts
June 20, 2016 06:00 - 47 minutes - 9.54 MBIn today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, Dr. Steve Mehler, DACVS, reviews how to perform a splenectomy in dogs and cats. Not sure of the approach? Want some tips on how to manage a hemoabdomen surgically without getting it all over your surgical field? What type of suture should you use? Tune into this 30 minute podcast to learn it! Please note that this podcast is a modification from our Real-Life Rounds, so you won't be able to see the videos. Interested in seeing...
Mushroom I'm-Yunity used for the treatment of canine hemangiosarcoma | VETgirl Veterinary CE Podcasts
June 13, 2016 06:00 - 17 minutes - 9.54 MBIn today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Dorothy Cimino Brown, Professor of Surgery at University of Pennsylvania on the use of the Coriolus versicolor mushroom, known commonly as the Yunzhi mushroom. This mushroom, which has been used in Chinese medicine for more than 2,000 years, is thought to contain immune-boosting properties from polysaccharopeptide (PSP). The specific product being used is I'm-Yunity, made by Chinese Medicine Holdings LTD (NOTE...
Does Hetastarch cause acute kidney injury in dogs? | VETgirl Veterinary CE Podcasts
June 06, 2016 06:00 - 8 minutes - 9.54 MBIn the last several years, the debate over the use of hydroxyethyl starch (HES) solutions in veterinary medicine has intensified. In human patients, HES products now have a boxed warning recommending against their use in critically ill patients, based on evidence that they contribute to coagulopathy, acute kidney injury (AKI), and increased risk of mortality.1 In veterinary patients, no studies of AKI or outcome in clinical patients receiving HES have been performed. So, Hayes et al out of On...
Transfusion practices for treatment of critically ill or emergent dogs | VETgirl Veterinary CE Podcasts
May 30, 2016 06:00 - 12 minutes - 9.54 MBIn today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we review two studies that describe the transfusion practices used for the treatment of dogs hospitalized after trauma and for dogs undergoing splenectomy for splenic masses. These are both large retrospective studies out of Tufts University, a busy veterinary teaching hospital in Massachusetts.